[made Personal Fitness mandatory for the first time since
1972; dropped Safety and Sports as Eagle badges; added Hiking and Cycling as
optional Eagle badges]

Be active as a Life Scout for at least 6 months

Show Scout spirit

Earn 21 merit badges, including:
First Aid
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communications
Personal Fitness
Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving
Environmental Science
Personal Management
Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling
Camping
Family Life